Good to see the Watchet article in it too. I first saw this in the January 1980 edition of Model Trains magazine. I did go there as a small child, there is a photo' of me standing next to a road sign saying "Watchet, please drive slowly"

Good to see the Watchet article in it too. I first saw this in the January 1980 edition of Model Trains magazine.

Thanks for that; I'm always a little worried when re-visiting earlier articles that there will be no more to say, and a straight rehash might be boring. There will be a little more on the modelling possibilities next time, with some prototype track plans, both of the Watchet harbour area (showing the GWR and WSMR) and some of the stations on the mineral line, where there are some small areas that could be adapted for layouts. I didn't get them to Chris until after he'd made up the page using the original layout ideas. There should also be some more Victorian-era pictures, too.

Looking at the photo of train coming off harbour, wondering if Watchet was an important for import of esparto grass, it was used in paper making. A friend has being researching a local paper mill here and esparto grass was used, so trying to trace its route from Spain and North Africa._________________Simon Dawson
Will try anything once, looking for the ultimate easy to set up portable exhibition layout, preferably French narrow gauge and with lots going on, not necessary on the rails.

I was a little surprised and modestly pleased to see I was "mentioned in dispatches".

steve

Did it make you feel old, though..??
I still have my entire 1980 & 1981 Model Trains collections, although some are not my originals, which I often wore out with much re-reading..!!_________________What is this thing called "Spare Time"...??

Back from the Reading "Association of Larger Scale Railway Modellers" show. Joined up too and bought a shiny red mug as well as a few other things..

Went to Abingdon last night with 3 pals (Marc, Al and Big Dave) and had more than several pints of beer and curry more beer in a pub that finally called last orders at 1am. After the show we went to Pendon for a cup of tea etc.